SpColl 15: Little Leather Library

Introduction

Little Leather Libraries were first published in the 1920's by the Little Leather Library Corporation, which was founded by Ralph J. Mahany and later bought out by Robert K. Haas, Inc. There are a number of different styles and collection types, often denoted by the color and embossing of the covers.  There is no definitive information about the exact number of volumes published.  The booklets are 4"x3" and often have embossed floral border trim and title in croft leatherette.  According to one collector, there are several different varieties including biblical (30 volumes) and children's health library (10 volumes).  The different collections were advertised on the back of National Geographic Magazine during the 1920's.

Scope and Content

The BPCL's collection consists mainly of the green covers, printed in the 1920's. Our collection is organized alphabetically by title, with 65 total titles.

Inventory

Contents compiled by Bob Hamburger
Introduction and collection description by Deirdre Rogers (June 2003)
Revised by Stefanie Hunker (March 2008)